How I Know You (James Taylor)

I grew up in your hometown, at least began to growI hadn't got to my first shave before the body blowEgyptians in the courtyard, my family in chainsYou witnessed our abduction which possibly explains

How I know youHow I know you

Before that fateful morning my family enjoyedA privileged existence, for my father was employedAs advisor to the king, no less, which surely rings a bellFor as you are his daughter, you probably can tell

How I know youHow I know you

Enough of reminiscence, and such happy memoriesThe reason why I know you well is really none of theseIt's just you reek of royalty, you ooze uncommon graceI'd know you were a princess, in any time and place